Demand for green energy in the US is soaring due to legislation in many states that requires a certain level of power from renewables. Although renewable energy is being added to the US grid at a record-breaking pace, it isn't quick enough to meet mandates in some states. This is leaving utilities and competitive suppliers scrambling for scarce resources and even facing penalties.

While there is a clear current incentive to build renewables projects, utilities say projects are still being stalled